Het geheugen
Example: Het geheugen van mijn computer is heel snel.
Definition
"Het geheugen" refers to the memory or storage capacity of a device or person. In the phrase "Het geheugen van mijn computer is heel snel," it means the computer's ability to store and quickly retrieve information or data.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het geheugen" comes from the verb 'geheugen,' which is related to 'herinneren' (to remember). It originates from the Middle Dutch 'gheheugen,' which traces back to the Old High German 'gihegan,' meaning to remember or retain. Did you know? The concept of memory has fascinated humans for centuries, with "het geheugen" capturing both human and technological remembrance.
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"Het geheugen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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